It's May 5th.... or as I used to call it when I was little - Fay da Mifth! It's my birthday!!! I've always loved having my birthday on a date that is considered a holiday in Mexico. I've travelled from one Mexican restaurant to the next showing my ID and getting free margaritas for having a birthday on Cinco de Mayo!!!!
This year, my birthday came in 2nd place to all the things I had to do with my school. And still, another event was also very important. My best friend from high school, Kimie, is saying goodbye to her 18-year old son, Christopher, on Tuesday. He has joined the Navy and was accepted into their nuclear program. Apparently, you've got to have very high scores on aptitude tests to get connected with this program - and Christopher made the cut.
She held a going away party for him on Saturday and gave him a very special present. On December 6th, a flag was flown over the U.S. Capitol building in Christopher's honor. He received the flag after it was taken down, raised and flown on base by the Navy Seals, and put into a shadow box to be given to him as a gift. It was really quite cool, and Chris was obviously touched. So, for my pics of the day, here's Christopher & Kimie with his amazing gift!
